Microsoft Corporation
Senior Finance Manager - Azure AI Partnerships
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
Our?
Azure
AI Partnerships
team
?is?an exciting and fast-paced finance?organization?at the forefront of Microsoft's?cloud growth with our key AI customers. We partner deeply with Microsoft engineering and business development teams?to?build strategic AI deals that deliver maximum value.?
We are looking for an
Azure
AI Partnerships
Finance Manager
?to help support Azure deal-making for Microsoft's largest AI customers. This role will leverage extensive financial modeling experience to find solutions for complex, and often ambiguous challenges. This role is also responsible for partnering across internal and external stakeholders to establish business models and pricing frameworks that are mutually beneficial for Microsoft and our AI customers.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
Creating?robust and detailed financial models to evaluate complex?transactions and?determine?negotiations?guardrails
Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to clearly define technical requirements and discuss the financial impact of business decisions
Collaborating with Business Development, Engineering, and other teams to gather inputs and support financial deal-making
Providing clear communication on financial terms for complex, first-of-their-kind engagements, balancing business objectives with risk management?
Embody our culture and values
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 2+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field
OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 4+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field
OR equivalent experience.
2+ years of experience building Excel models and data analysis
Preferred Qualifications
Investment banking or corporate development experience
Passionate?about the technology industry, AI,?and?ability to engage in technical discussions?
Written and verbal communication skills, enabling simple communication of complex topics to an executive audience
Analytical skills and strategic thinking?
Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty in a business that evolves at?a fast?pace?
Business partnering capabilities, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others to align on a shared outcome
Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines?
High level?of self-motivation; ability to quickly?identify?what needs to be?accomplished?and resourcefulness to get things done
Financial Analysis IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $188,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $123,500 - $206,400 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 10, 2025
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .
Azure
AI Partnerships
team
?is?an exciting and fast-paced finance?organization?at the forefront of Microsoft's?cloud growth with our key AI customers. We partner deeply with Microsoft engineering and business development teams?to?build strategic AI deals that deliver maximum value.?
We are looking for an
Azure
AI Partnerships
Finance Manager
?to help support Azure deal-making for Microsoft's largest AI customers. This role will leverage extensive financial modeling experience to find solutions for complex, and often ambiguous challenges. This role is also responsible for partnering across internal and external stakeholders to establish business models and pricing frameworks that are mutually beneficial for Microsoft and our AI customers.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
Creating?robust and detailed financial models to evaluate complex?transactions and?determine?negotiations?guardrails
Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to clearly define technical requirements and discuss the financial impact of business decisions
Collaborating with Business Development, Engineering, and other teams to gather inputs and support financial deal-making
Providing clear communication on financial terms for complex, first-of-their-kind engagements, balancing business objectives with risk management?
Embody our culture and values
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 2+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field
OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 4+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field
OR equivalent experience.
2+ years of experience building Excel models and data analysis
Preferred Qualifications
Investment banking or corporate development experience
Passionate?about the technology industry, AI,?and?ability to engage in technical discussions?
Written and verbal communication skills, enabling simple communication of complex topics to an executive audience
Analytical skills and strategic thinking?
Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty in a business that evolves at?a fast?pace?
Business partnering capabilities, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others to align on a shared outcome
Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines?
High level?of self-motivation; ability to quickly?identify?what needs to be?accomplished?and resourcefulness to get things done
Financial Analysis IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $188,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $123,500 - $206,400 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 10, 2025
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .